screw-on

American  

[skroo-on, -awn] / ˈskruˌɒn, -ˌɔn /

adjective

1. attached, connected, or closed by screwing onto another part of a container or receptacle.

2. (of an earring) held on the earlobe by a small screwlike post with a disk at the tip.

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Etymology

Origin of screw-on

First recorded in 1925–30; adj. use of verb phrase screw on

Example Sentences

The next two items on deck were Cannafornia-branded: a USB-rechargeable vape battery and a .5 gram screw-on cartridge of a cannabis concentrate strain called Diamond Sauce.

From Los Angeles Times

There are screw-on studs for cleats, wrenches, pliers, belt-punchers, compression sleeves, socks, backup shoulder pads, neck rolls, back plates …

From Los Angeles Times

As an added bonus, the sleek black tube is a classy addition to any handbag or pocket, and its screw-on lid protects against spills.

From Seattle Times

The Action has ND filters for bright, sunny days, and there is no question they won’t fall off when you jump in the water thanks to the screw-on mounting system.

From The Verge

It even has a spout with a screw-on, insulated cap.

From The Verge